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Rosthauser Family History

Rosthauser Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rothacker, Hochhauser, Leithauser, Kornhauser, Rothbauer, Betthauser

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Where is the Rosthauser family from?

You can see how Rosthauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosthauser family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Rosthauser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rosthauser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rosthauser families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Rosthauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosthauser census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Rosthauser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 38 military records available for the last name Rosthauser. For the veterans among your Rosthauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosthauser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rosthauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rosthauser in 1967 was 72, and 23 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rosthauser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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